Description We speak with Kieran Kelly about genocide and the history of the Genocide Convention then go through the ICJ’s 26 January Order for provisional measures in response to South Africa’s application. https://ongenocide.com/ This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Kieran Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 3:00 Writing on the Genocide 6:36 South Africa Putting the Application Forward 11:05 The Accountability Archive 13:24 The Concept of Genocide 24:37 The Consequences of the ICJ 26:48 Provisional Rulings...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Description We discuss the ICJ ruling, NZ’s stance on the Red Sea and deployment of NZ Defense Force personnel, and the very clear moves of the right-wing political apparatus to use Te Tiriti disinformation to create division. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Philip, Finlay, Simon Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:41 International Court of Justice Ruling 22:25 New Zealand's Easter Egg Catalyst 37:24 Tiriti o Waitangi Under ACT 1:06:48 Closings Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support us here: ...
Jan 27, 2024•1 hr 10 min
This week we saw multiple clear examples of the way that right-wing politics manipulate and frame the media to suit them. From the coverage of MP Golriz Ghahraman to David Seymour’s bizarre pronouncements about Te Tiriti it seems like there is little understanding of the ways in which news reporting is compromised, and this directly assists with the astro-turfing and radicalisation of politics in the West.
Jan 20, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Description We speak with Dylan Asafo and Emmy Rākete about open letters in support of Gaza and the need for solidarity and organising within the academy in service to decolonisation among other sites of struggle. This episode’s co-hosts Oliver, Kyle, Emmy, Dylan Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:22 Academic Solidarity 8:20 Aversion to Antagonistic Politics 12:08 Conservative Attacks on Academia 17:12 New Zealand’s Position in the West 20:07 Turning An Open Letter into Action 27:10 Movements...
Jan 18, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Description We’re back in 2024 and Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza continues. We’re joined by Hamza Ali Shah from the UK to update on events in the last two weeks and discuss the way that the UK political and media classes have responded. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Hamza Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 3:20 UK’s Media Relationship with Politics 9:48 Murdoch Media 14:37 Mainstream Journalist Hesitation 20:07 Palestinian Voices on Social Media 23:57 Misinformation Peddling 26:08 The US ...
Jan 06, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Description We talk with Van Jackson about his new book Grand Strategies of the Left and the crisis in International Relations. What are the current challenges in IR frameworks, what progressive principles can be applied and how can we move forward? This episode’s co-hosts Josephine, Kyle, Van Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 3:27 The Dominance of the West 7:03 Campaign Trail 10:26 Progressive Conversations 20:15 Falsified Productive Manufacturing 27:57 The Nightmare of US Foreign Policy 32:5...
Dec 21, 2023
Description We’re joined again by Tameem to discuss the genocide in Gaza, the slight shift in the international response in the UN and from western countries (including NZ) and the importance of protest and continued action to keep moving politicians towards a ceasefire. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Josephine, Tameem Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:48 US Blocking the Security Council Vote 13:03 The Morality of Armed Resistance 17:42 New Zealand, Canada and Australia’s Joint Statement 22:53 Wome...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Description The genocide in Gaza continues to get worse with the blessings of the western world, and the US in particular. We continue to cover the situation there. We also discuss the NZ response now that parliament has resumed, and the incoming policy platform of the National/ACT/NZF government. This episode’s co-hosts Ginny, Lamia, Kyle Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200...
Dec 09, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Description Kyle speaks with Professor Mohan Dutta about his work in decolonial frameworks and communication in reference to media in NZ specifically as it impacts Māori and, in recent times, coverage of the genocide in Gaza. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Mohan Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:17 Whiteness Shaping Dialogue and Erasure 4:44 Civility Politics 8:02 The Culture War Knee Jerk 10:03 Journalists and Positions of Power 12:42 Far Right Platforming Coming Full Circle 15:25 Propagating Stru...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Description In a week where too much continues to happen we once again talk past the hour mark to bring you our thoughts on the genocide in Gaza, the death of Kissinger and the incredibly worrying start to the new NZ government’s policy program. This episode’s co-hosts Stephanie, Kyle, Oliver Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:45 Kissinger is Dead 9:28 The People Kissinger Left Behind 11:09 The Ever Changing Perception of Gaza 21:49 Overproduced Propaganda 25:47 Victim Blaming 28:47 The Rise ...
Dec 02, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Description We speak with Jeremy Moses to discuss the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the media response here alongside the censoring and attacks on academics speaking out about the humanitarian crisis. NZ also, finally, has a government - we discuss some of the policy details we already know and what the future might look like over the next three years. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Jeremy, Ginny, Simon Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:24 Jeremy’s Studies in Humanitarianism 4:59 Surgically Pr...
Nov 25, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Description We cover the week’s events, pale as they may be in comparison to the ongoing genocide in Gaza (which we also discuss). Ginny Andersen is being accused of bullying, coalition negotiations flounder and Elon Musk is being even more publicly antisemitic than usual. This episode’s co-hosts Stephanie, Ginny, Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:50 Not To Be Confused With Ginny Anderson 7:02 Why Is This Happening With Labour Again 8:44 Trending As Ginny 10:07 Lack of News Media 13:49 The Ar...
Nov 18, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Description We talk with Tameem Shaltoni about the Palestinian perspective on Gaza and the response of NZ’s media and politicians. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Josephine, Tameem Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:23 New Zealand Leaders Continuous Lack of Action 4:46 Reflection on Our Leaders 8:38 The Global Plight of Colonised Oppression 11:59 The People and The Ruling Class 18:12 Tameem’s Funded Poll 26:26 New Zealand’s Position Compared to the Global Stage 29:03 The Poll Results Refl...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Description We’re joined by Zarahn Southon to discuss the week’s events relating to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. We talk about Phil Twyford’s fumble on the stage at last weekend’s march, the attacks on Chlöe Swarbrick for the use of the phrase “From the River to the Sea”, and the appropriation of Māori indigeneity by people in the pro-Israel camp. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Zarahn Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 3:18 River to Sea and Protests and Speeches 12:30 The Misrepresentation of Liberat...
Nov 11, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Description We are joined by Dita De Boni to discuss the changing media environment in New Zealand over the last couple of decades. As the move to digital advertising occurred, alongside funding and capacity issues, how has this affected the output and design of news alongside a steadily growing influence industry. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Ginny, Dita Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 4:57 The Shifting of News Media 6:53 Discerning News from not News 10:41 The Hierarchy of Important News 13:31 ...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Description The final count is complete for the 2023 NZ election and we now move from vote predictions to coalition predictions as David Seymour and Winston Peters fight it out for pride of place alongside Christopher Luxon. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Rustie Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:23 An Update on Gaza 8:57 The Final Vote Count 14:13 Rustie’s Prediction Results 22:08 The Long Term Outlook 30:09 Leverages and Ministries 36:43 The Incoming Prime Minister 41:13 Closing Intro/Outro ...
Nov 04, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Description We speak with Dr Josephine Varghese and Dr Arama Rata about the NZ government’s response and foreign policy framework regarding the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Link to Mick Hall’s In Context article This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Jospehine, Arama Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:10 NZ’s Vote at the UN 5:14 Arama’s Analysis of New Zealand’s Position 8:02 The Global Response and Media Coverage 12:20 Working Class Imperial Interests 13:34 New Zealand and the US 14:37 New Zealand’s (lack of)...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Description Political news in NZ has been on hiatus with National and it’s partners refusing to discuss coalition negotiations and the parliamentary gallery seemingly unable to do anything about that. In to the gap has flowed respectability politics as pundits wonder “why haven’t the Greens saved National from Winston Peters??”. We discuss that absurdity alongside the question of how the left moves forward electorally over the next three to nine years. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Stephanie, Ol...
Oct 28, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Description 1/200 chats with Emmy and Olivier about news, media and social media in relation to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Emmy, Olivier Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:17 Olivier’s Background 4:58 Emmy’s Introduction 10:21 The accelerated history of Israel 14:19 The Facistic Nature of Israel 20:01 Media Disinformation 24:24 The Media Ecosystem 29:42 The Ruling Class Narrative 38:28 Difficulty of Finding Source Information on the Left 40:47 Guidance Through...
Oct 27, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Description First current events back post-election as we wait for the final results to be counted with the special votes! We update on the atrocities in Gaza, do a bit of post-election coverage and discuss what the left need to be focusing on both electorally and on the ground during a National/ACT government. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Olivier, Stephanie Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:21 The Bad to Worse Situation in Gaza 12:06 Post-Election Media Coverage 17:02 Stephanie’s Rant on Labour’...
Oct 21, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Description With conflict in Israel & Palestine in the news for the worst reasons, we discuss the situation and wider context. This is a critical time for attention and pressure in the face of genocidal intent. How do recent events fit into the historical and international environment? What positions, strategies and tactics can best support human values in this tragedy? Justice For Palestine Alternative Jewish Voices NZ This episode’s co-hosts Philip, Josephine, Nadia Abu-Shanab, Marilyn Gar...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Description 1/200 undertakes a final week campaign retrospective with guests Stephanie and Lamia. Does the slight shift in polling this week signal anything? Will ACT completely collapse? Are National’s clear lies to the NZ public going to be punished? And why hasn’t Labour tried to win? And it’s your final chance to help Triple the Vote This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Philip, Stephanie, Lamia Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:30 General Campaign Season Feelings 9:59 The ACT Poll Drop 16:50 Can Hipk...
Oct 07, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Description Kyle speaks with foreign correspondent Glen Johnson about his time reporting in Ukraine, what he sees as the reasons and challenges of the ongoing Russian invasion and how memory politics is being used to start and maintain conflict. Now in Moldova, Glen explains how similar patterns are starting to unfold with US/NATO involvement in the country and a series of political changes that might cause unrest. Latest article from Glen on Ukraine. You can find more of Glen’s work on his webs...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Description Josephine, Kyle and Philip attempt to cover the entire week’s happenings in an hour, and fail. The response to the home invasion of Maipi-Clarke leads into a wider discussion about structural violence and electoral choices. Why are western liberal democracies consistently failing to respond to the needs of their people? Here’s a link to Trestle . And here’s Triple the Vote ! This episode’s co-hosts: Philip, Josephine, Kyle Timestamps 1:55 Violence against Maipi-Clarke 8:00 Direct vio...
Sep 30, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Description Kyle chats with Council of Trade Unions Director of Policy and Economist Craig Renney about economic narratives during this election year, how to talk about economics from the left, the importance of engaging with people and why focusing on outcomes for workers is so important. We’re in the FINAL 24HR of our PledgeMe so get on board if you’re keen to help out! AND jump in and help to Triple the Vote ! This episode’s co-hosts: Kyle, Craig Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:24 National At...
Sep 28, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Description Kyle and Mark discuss an incredible variety of topics around political and governance institutions in Aotearoa with Deb Te Kawa including performance targets, engagement with the public and how neoliberalism has impacted public management. Remember to get involved with the Triple the Vote campaign! And we’re in the last few days of our PledgeMe! This episode’s co-hosts: Kyle, Mark, Deb Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 4:13 Act Re-Introducing Performance Management 10:56 People's Percept...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Description We discuss trans-rights organising against transphobes in Auckland, what it means to protest and the importance of creating space for trans people and experiences. Less importantly we also cover the election debates this week with a brief foray into the new economic numbers. Only one week to go on PledgeMe so it’s your last chance to help us reach our goal! This episode’s co-hosts: Philip, Kyle, Finlay, Angela Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:24 the optics of protesting 41:27 th...
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Description We discuss the week that was in current political events, Posie Parker has cancelled her trip to NZ but the far-right is still organising, the ACT party are continuing to engage in extreme rhetoric amid a lack of real pressure on right-wing parties. ACT and National both continue to release radical rightwing policies that are both incoherent and ripped straight from the UK. We’re halfway to our PledgeMe contribute to help us reach our goal! This episode’s co-hosts: Kyle, Lai, Mark Ti...
Sep 16, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Description Kyle speaks with Dr Andrew Dickson about the political decision by Labour to exclude babies from ACC coverage for birthing injuries. You can read Andrew’s article in the Spinoff here You can read the mentioned Green Party ACC policy here PledgeMe This episode’s co-hosts: Kyle, Andrew Timestamps 0:00 Introductions, injured at birth and acc 13:31 The ACC decision process and legislation 22:15 Labours response 33:30 What can people do 43:25 Cradle to the Grave response 47:30 wrapping up...
Sep 15, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Description PledgeMe We cover the week’s politics post- the major party campaign launches last weekend. We discuss how the campaign ‘proper’ might effect polling, the ineffectiveness of both Labour and National, ACT’s spontaneous combustion among it’s list candidates and what progressives can be hopeful about. This episode’s co-hosts: Kyle, Kieran Timestamps 01:30 Labour Campaign Launch, Dental Policy 06:30 Campaign proper and polling shifts 10:00 Minor party energy 20:30 National Campaign Launc...
Sep 10, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 23
